The Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycle dimensions for 2015-2025 is length 82.3 in (2,090 mm), width 28.3 in (719 mm) to 28.7 in (729 mm), height 44.7 in (1,135 mm) to 44.9 in (1,140 mm), wheelbase 54.3 in (1,379 mm), seat height 30.7 in (780 mm), and the ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm).
Yamaha YZF-R3 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall width
Overall height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 30.7 in — a very low seat height for its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 28 in (711 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 16.4 sq ft (1.52 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
11.6%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) | 1.2 in above median |
| Width | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Height | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 0.2 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 54.3 in (1,379 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 0 in below median |
| Seat height | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 1.4 in below median |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in (160 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.8 in above median |
Yamaha YZF-R3 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 28.3 in (719 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 54.3 in (1,379 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
| 2016 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 28.3 in (719 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 54.3 in (1,379 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 28.3 in (719 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 54.3 in (1,379 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
| 2018 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 28.3 in (719 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 54.3 in (1,379 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
| 2019 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 54.3 in (1,379 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
| 2020 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 54.3 in (1,379 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
| 2021 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 54.3 in (1,379 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | — |
| 2022 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 54.3 in (1,379 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
| 2023 | 82.3 in (2,090 mm) | 28.7 in (729 mm) | 44.9 in (1,140 mm) | 54.3 in (1,379 mm) | 30.7 in (780 mm) | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Yamaha YZF-R3 dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF-R3 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 30.7 in (780 mm), which is a very low seat height for its category. 1.4 in below the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R3 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 54.3 in (1,379 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF-R3 a wheelbase around the category middle. 0 in below the category median. The wheelbase is about 66% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZF-R3 have?
The representative ground clearance is 6.3 in (160 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.8 in above the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R3 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 82.3 in (2,090 mm), making the Yamaha YZF-R3 longer than most comparable Yamaha models. 1.2 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 16.4 sq ft (1.52 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZF-R3 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 28.7 in (729 mm) and representative height is 44.9 in (1,140 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha YZF-R3 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall width: increased from 28.3 in (719 mm) in 2015-2018 to 28.7 in (729 mm) in 2019-2023, a change of 0.4 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.